This is a browser tool that generates realistic-sounding, synthetic meeting audio and faux video to help someone appear busy and avoid interruptions. Pick a meeting scenario, set a display name, accent options and whether meetings run back-to-back, then play a roughly twelve-minute plausible recording that begins at a random point so openings don't repeat. A prominent "Leave" or "I have to drop" control cues other participants to say goodbye, and a back-to-back mode automatically joins another fitting meeting when one ends; unticked, the clip simply loops. All voices are synthetic and faces are AI-generated or licensed stock footage; no real conversations are recorded.
The tool also creates calendar invites in-browser so a visible diary entry can include a join link that points back to the same fake meeting. Users choose length (15-90+ minutes), repetition patterns, whether to mark the event private, and can download .ics files or add events to Google or Outlook; nothing is sent to the service when generating invites. Full-screen playback is available (F key on desktop or Add to Home Screen on mobile). The offering is explicitly designed as a quick, private way to block out time and manage interruptions.
Summary generated by AI from the linked article. hn.today is not affiliated with Hacker News or Y Combinator.
Deno's team is joining Cloudflare to enhance serverless computing and distributed application development. The move aims to unify their efforts with Cloudflare's existing infrastructure and simplify building scalable, secure applications. (deno.com)
The European Commission promotes research careers in the EU through various funding and policy initiatives. It aims to build a sustainable, digital, and inclusive future across multiple sectors. (commission.europa.eu)
Nearly 37 percent of U.S. corn harvests are used to produce ethanol, which could potentially feed millions of people. The shift to biofuel production was driven by policies aimed at reducing dependence on imported oil, despite the significant land and resource costs involved. (worldsensorium.com)
The US proposes a $100,000 fee for international students to participate in post-graduate work programs, which could significantly reduce OPT enrollment. The rule aims to address fraud and protect US workers but risks cutting off a major pipeline of global STEM talent. (nature.com)
Navi Pillay is awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and strengthen international law, including prosecuting war crimes and genocide. Her career as a judge and UN official has significantly expanded the impact of international legal institutions. (nobelprize.org)
Once is a CLI tool that allows users to run a command once and reuse its output for a period. It helps optimize repeated command execution by caching results. (github.com)
Today's best Hacker News stories, summarized and screenshotted, one email a day.